What does "zebrafish" mean?

A small striped fish of species Danio rerio, originally from India but now common as an aquarium fish and as a subject of genetic experiments.

What is a synonym for "zebrafish"?

Common synonyms include: logperch, rough-belly darter, zebra danio.

Pronounced //ˈziːbɹəˌfɪʃ//.

//ˈziːbɹəˌfɪʃ// noun

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Noun

1
A small striped fish of species Danio rerio, originally from India but now common as an aquarium fish and as a subject of genetic experiments.
"Use of the GAL4-UAS technique for targeted gene expression in the zebrafish."
2
A member of certain species of Percina (logperch).
3
Certain venomous lionfish, of genus Pterois.

"Use of the GAL4-UAS technique for targeted gene expression in the zebrafish."

From zebra + fish.

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